Roswell, New Mexico vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 8.8% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,387 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
127% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Roswell, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  48.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher